The Food Therapy Podcast

47. Food is emotional: action steps for emotional eating

Mar 27, 2022

In today’s episode we are talking about coping with emotions through food and why it shouldn’t be demonized, as it often is in society. We share why eating is emotional to begin with, why you have to practice self compassion, and the toolbox you can create to help you cope with emotions.

In this episode we...

46. Weight is not a behavior Ft. Endocrinologist Dr. Dodell

Mar 20, 2022

It’s no secret that weight stigma and fatphobia is a real life major problem in the healthcare field. Many patients in larger bodies have their health concerns overlooked and are often dismissed or told to just lose weight. Losing weight isn’t always the answer, but when the medical field is promoting this practice,...

45. What is thin privilege and why is it important to name it?

Mar 13, 2022

Privilege is an important element to consider when discussing the different experiences of people. The idea of privilege means acknowledging that you possess a set of traits whether physical, economical, political or social that gives you an added advantage over someone else. In the world of dietetics and health, thin...

44. Navigating the postpartum world Ft. Deanna Wolfe

Mar 6, 2022

When athletes tear their ACL, or when people go through traumatic episodes, many doctors recommend 6 months to a year at a minimum for recovery. Yet, when new moms go through the experience of 9 months of pregnancy plus the body intensive trauma of giving birth, we’re expected to bounce back within 6 weeks. This...